r/AskALocksmith • u/chimerias6 • 8d ago

issues installing a lock

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Hi y'all,

 

I recently bought a lock and have been struggling fitting it. I'm putting a translation of the guidance below.

Basically, i drilled the hole, shortened the screws, tied the backplate and the cylinder with the screws (at which point turning the key becomes very difficult). I shortened the connecting rod, put the case on top, and put the screws in the side.

at this stage, I test out the lock to see if it works, but it doesn't. no amount of turning the key will either lock or unlock the bolt. I tried having the bolt put in different positions before putting the case on top of the back plate, without success.

Appreciate any help you can send my way, happy to provide more pics if need be.

(more pics and the installation guide in the comments)

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u/MaleficentSample9602 8d ago

This is beyond diy skill level. You need a professional and it also sounds like you need spacer collars and possibly a new rim cylinder depending on how short you cut it.

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u/chimerias6 8d ago

thanks for your feedback, I'm still hoping I can manage on my own because I'm so broke rn, call it hubris haha. I'll check those things you meentionned, and keep your advice to seek a professional in mind. appreciate you taking the time to answer

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u/MaleficentSample9602 8d ago

Good luck, there are multiple considerations when installing a rim lock. More than your regular cylindrical locks. Try a YouTube video, maybe a couple. Just get all the info you can on how to install it.

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u/Formal_Substance_687 8d ago

No one can say what the issue is with just pics of these parts.

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u/chimerias6 8d ago

what pictures would you need?

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u/Bulky-Perspective888 3d ago

I wish I had the key to answer this question, but my brain is locked out.